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Loaf of Christmas bread on a white plate with the end cut off.
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Christmas Bread Recipe

Delicious and easy Christmas bread made with vanilla cake mix and pudding mix, loaded with festive holiday sprinkles, and topped in a sweet, sugary glaze.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bread, Christmas
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 377kcal
Author: Sara

Ingredients

For the Bread

  • 1 box white cake mix
  • 3.4 oz box instant vanilla pudding
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 3 eggs
  • ⅓ cup red and green sprinkles divided

For the Glaze

  • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • 3-5 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

For the Bread

  • Preheat oven to 350ºF.
  • In a large mixing bowl, add white cake mix, vanilla pudding mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs. Beat until smooth.
  • Add ¼ cup sprinkles to batter and stir just until blended.
  • Transfer batter to a greased bread pan.
  • Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Allow bread to cool 10 minutes. Run a knife or spatula around the loaf, loosening it. Remove bread from pan and place it on a plate to cool completely. This will take about 1 hour.

For the Glaze

  • To prepare glaze, put powdered sugar and vanilla in a medium mixing bowl. Add 3 tablespoons of heavy whipping cream. Add more heavy whipping cream as needed to reach desired consistency.
  • Drizzle glaze over top of bread along with remaining sprinkles. Slice and serve.

Notes

  • Check for Doneness: Use the toothpick test—insert a toothpick into the center of the bread, and if it comes out clean, your bread is ready.
  • Grease Well: Be sure to grease your bread pan thoroughly, especially in the corners, to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal.
  • Perfect Glaze Consistency: Adjust the glaze to your preference—add more heavy cream for a thinner, light drizzle or use less for a thicker, frosting-like texture.
  • Don’t Overmix: Mix the batter just until the ingredients are combined. Overmixing can make the bread dense and cause the sprinkle colors to bleed.
  • Cool Completely Before Glazing: Let the bread cool completely before adding the glaze to prevent it from melting and sliding off.
  • Slice Cleanly: For even slices, use a sharp serrated knife to gently cut through the glazed bread without smudging the toppings.

Nutrition

Calories: 377kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 368mg | Potassium: 48mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 43g | Vitamin A: 115IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 104mg | Iron: 1mg